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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
3
The London Chronicle reports that in Scotland couples wed informally during Glasgow fair time, with no wedding cake and witnesses present before a sheriff to register. The article lists varied workers and professions among those who marry this way.
Benton Illinois September 30 Such comment has been caused by the action of Dr R W Dunaway a physician there who for over eight years past has been recommending Dodd's Kidney Pills to those of his patients who suffered from Rheumatism Brights Disease Diabet es or offer Widney troubles Dr Dunaway also published an open letter last May stating positively that he himself had been cured of Diabetes by Dodd's Kidney Pills and that after he had concluded he was going to die He is a well man today and says he feels it his duty to do as he has done and is doing because Dodd's Kidney Pills saved his life.
In outskirts of Salzburg, Johann Steiner aged 74 marked his birthday the same day his wife, 25, delivered their 37th child. He married in 1882 at 55 to a local girl. Across 19 confinements the mother bore twins eight times, triplets thrice, twins four more times, then four singles, yielding 34 living children, 26 girls.
An advertisement from Fort Wayne Indiana offers air cushion rubber stamps, printing outfits and daters with price upon request. The notice lists Lock Box 219 and signs as Mrs Atherton urging belief in pleasant things amid a misfit local publication.
Captain Bowman McCalla testified about May 24 signals to Schley at Cienfuegos and insurgent contacts, saying the Spanish fleet was not there and urging action toward Santiago. Other officers described weather aiding coalings and questioned Schley’s decisions, with Evans disputing famed battle moves.
A glossary explains nautical terms cited in the Schley court of inquiry testimony. Terms include starboard and leeward, windward, the log, quartering deck, and the tower for directing ship movements during engagements, among others.
Fully 600 delegates from across the country attend the opening of the sixth annual National Grain Dealers Association meeting in Des Moines. Gov. Shaw welcomes Iowans and recalls rail transport costs, while mayors and club representatives from several regions deliver greetings. President Lockwood gives the association's annual address as Texas Panhandle stock and cattle prospects improve for the winter.
A Yorkshire asylum incident ends with an old inmate asking whether a saw can work teeth up and insisting the method is the easy way. The exchange, reported in London Spare Moments, highlights unconventional problem solving and humor. Ely's Cream Balm ads tout a 10 cent trial and a 30 cent full size as cures for catarrh with testimonials from Arizona and California readers.
Curse cards are used to curb profanity with pockets stocked in Switzerland and Germany. Swearers sign a pledge to abstain for a period or pay a small fine to charity. Nearly 40,000 cards distributed in Switzerland alone. Also advertising Allen's Foot-Ease powder for foot relief and shoe comfort with 25 cent price and free sample offer.
A fragmentary exchange between a friend and candidate centers on accusations of dishonesty the candidate vows to deprecate personal charges. The text shifts to an advertisement for Mrs. Austin's Pan Cake Flour praising pancakes and fashion goods, noting capital invested in production and a collar and cuff trust valued at $20,000,000.
Low rate Hunters' tickets on sale through November with inquiries via Nickel Plate Read of C. A. Asterlin Fort Wayne Ind. Additional notes mention The Ladies' Home Journal planned feature on Ira D Sankey and the hymn The Ninety and Nine. Various ads and trivia items reflect early 20th century consumer culture and printing quality.
From September 24 to October 29 the Nickel Plate Road sells round trip Buffalo tickets at one cent per mile. Tickets are valid for departures on Tuesdays and returns on any train up to midnight the following Sunday. Inquiries through nearest Nickel Plate ticket agent or Fort Wayne agents A. Asserlin T. P. A. and R. J. Hamilton.
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